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Doctorate Programmes

What is a doctorate programme? Also known as doctoral, it is an overarching term for many degrees including PhD programme s. Among all the academic levels, a doctorate degree sits at the highest level. 

At UNITAR International University, we offer doctorate degrees that fall under the research category. Within this category, you will be introduced to the Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD ) programme s. 

Here are a few good reasons why UNITAR is an ideal university to pursue your PhD degree in Malaysia :

• UNITAR’s Awards and Recognition 

Our university is among the leading tertiary institutions in the Education & Learning category while being voted by the people in the Putra Brand Awards 2021.

We are also accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) for Quality Assurance and Enhancement, Student Welfare, Marketing and Recruitment, Learning and Teaching; Course Delivery, Management and Staff Resources and Premises and Health & Safety.

Furthermore, we are nominated as the Employer’s Top Choice by Talentbank as well as being awarded 5-Stars by the QS Rating in Teaching, Employability, Online Education, Accounting & Finance and Inclusiveness. 

Being an award-winning local private university in Malaysia, it comes as no surprise that both local and international students would add UNITAR to their list of universities to enrol at. 

• *100% Research-Based Programmes

People pursue doctorate programmes for different reasons, be it a love of lifelong learning or a passion for their chosen career. PhD programmes are mainly focused on mastering a subject in terms of theory.

Choosing to study at our university will equip you to be a leader in your field with deep, researched-backed knowledge and expertise. Moreover, you can work on your thesis or dissertation either in English or Bahasa Malaysia . Similar to any PhD course, there is flexibility in consultation hours with your chosen supervisor. 

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• Online Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Business administration is a highly sought-after field because of its career versatility, not to mention that every organisation needs a specialised individual who can lead and manage the team to ensure smooth business operations. Our online Doctor in Business Administration programme focuses on supervised research work, equipping graduates with in-depth business and management knowledge while showing the implementation strategies. Prefer face-to-face? We also offer a conventional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration programme . 

• Exposure Beyond Borders 

Doctorate students at UNITAR can gain local and international exposure to the education landscape. Previously, we collaborated with UNICEF and the British High Commission KL.

• Research Funding  

Get appointed as Graduate Research Assistants that can be partially funded by the Industry and Government Research Grants which is under the Principal Investigator .

• EPF Withdrawal Available

UNITAR doctorate students can apply for financial aid via the EPF Account II Withdrawal. Essentially, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) (Account II) Withdrawal Scheme for Education allows Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members to withdraw from Account II to pay the fees to undertake further studies in local or overseas institutions.

Browsing for online or conventional PhD programme s in Malaysia ? Check out the doctorate programmes below.  

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• Bachelor Degree
• Certificate
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Doctor of Business Administration – Online

MOHE/MQA: (N-DL/340/7/0786) 10/28 (MQA/PA 15067)

Doctor of Education – Online

MOHE/MQA: N-DL/0111/8/0007 (MQA/PA 16827)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education

MOHE/MQA: (R/142/8/0012) 10/27 (MQA/FA 3855)

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration

MOHE/MQA: (R/345/8/0486) 02/26 (MQA/FA3740)

Doctor of Philosophy in Management

MOHE/MQA: (R/345/8/0487) 10/27 (MQA/FA 3741)

Doctor of Philosophy Information Technology

MOHE/MQA: (R2-DL/482/8/0144) 01/29 (MQA/FA 1743)

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) is University of Malaya’s premier research training degree. The pinnacle of academic achievement here at University of Malaya, the Ph.D is awarded based on the foundation of the thesis prepared under supervision, resulting in an original and significant contribution, displaying extensive knowledge and comprehension of the subject and field of study.

Judged by independent experts using current and internationally accepted standards, the University’s Ph.D programme produces human capital, which is not only intellectual and skilful in modern technology but also very versatile and able to handle problems in real life situation. Ph.D. students will carry out focused research in their area of specialisation, which is of immediate relevance to local interest. Additionally, they will be alert to the challenges faced in the international arena through the media, seminars, conferences and keynote addresses, and also through research attachments and collaborative exchange arrangements with international recognised research centres.

The Ph.D programme is more than just an academic distinction. The programmes are designed to ensure the fields of study remain relevant to the needs of today. At the same time, the candidates in pursuit of their Ph.D’s foresee the changes of societal & industry standards, trends and behavioural patterns; the very same qualities that make them brilliant and effective leaders.

Career Opportunity

• Investment Banker
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• Economic Advisor
• Market Researcher
• Regional Headquarters Branch Manager

Course Structure

This Ph.D programme is purely based on individual supervised research. At the end of the candidate's study, a thesis must be submitted and upon successful defense of the paper, the candidate will be granted Ph.D status. All research proposals must be approved and supervised by the Faculty.

Ph.D candidates’ theses must not exceed 100,000 words. They are required to complete their studies within 12 semesters.

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PhD in Chemical Engineering ​

JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0018)12/29

January / July

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JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0017)12/29

PhD in Petroleum​ Geoscience ​​

JPT/BPP(R3/524/8/0020)12/27 ​

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JPT/BPP(R3/526/8/0019)12/29

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JPT/BPP(R3/521/8/0040)12/29

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JPT/BPP(R3/523/8/0036)12/29​

PhD in Information Technology ​ ​ ​                          

​JPT/BPP(R3/482/8/0174)02/30​​

PhD in Information Systems ​​

JPT/BPP(N/482/8/0166)03/24

PhD in Management ​ ​ ​

JPT/BPP(R2/345/8/0243)09/29

​ PhD in Applied Science   ​

JPT/BPP(R2/545/8/0015)07/29

PhD in Social Science & Humanities ​​ ​ ​

JPT/BPP(R/220/8/0010)09/24

Important Dates and Semester of Intakes

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Duration of Programmes

​ Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Science

36 - 96 months

48 - 120 months

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology

Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems

Doctor of Philosophy in Management

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum En​gineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Petroleum Geoscience

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science & Humanities

Note : Duration of Programmes is applicable for January 2021 Intake and onwards. ​

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PHD Programmes

Our Postgraduate programs provide opportunities to our students who wish to pursue and conduct in-depth research in specialized areas, while also exploring and expanding their knowledge in their ever-growing and ever-changing fields of study. The Postgraduate programs also offer flexibility to our students as they develop their study and research portfolios. Our roster of industry and academic professional supervisors are at every student’s disposal.

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Doctor of philosophy in informatics.

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- application for semester 1, session 2024/2025 is now open..

* Deadline for Coursework / Mix Mode is 30 August 2024 * Application for Research Semester 2, Session 2023/2024 is still open until  31 May 2024

1) Applications must be submitted online through our application portal at https://apply.um.edu.my 2) Choose programme(s) 3) Complete your application - Personal details, academic qualifications, etc. 4) Upload document - Passport, photo, academic transcript, certificate, etc. 5) Pay processing fee via Payment Gateway FPX, Debit/ Credit Card, Flywire. Payment of processing fees: (a) Malaysian applicants: RM50.00 (b) International applicants: RM300.00 6) Submit your application and receive acknowledgement of your application via email. 7) Check the application status on the application portal. 8) Accept the offer on the application portal.

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PhD in Psychology (R/311/8/0080)(02/2028)(MQA/FA8065)

Our PhD in Psychology gives graduates the opportunity to benefit from a vibrant and supportive research environment with internationally recognised researchers. Our labs are well-equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to help develop your research, including EEG and related physiological equipment, eye-trackers, observation suites and PC-based testing cubicles.

We would be willing to consider research proposals in a variety of psychology disciplines, but we particularly welcome enquiries from those interested in projects in the following areas:

• Counselling and Mental Health , especially:
• Use of mental health apps
• Forensic Psychology, especially:
• Aversive personalities
• Offending and criminal behaviour
• Investigative interviewing
• Nutrition a nd Cognition, especially:
• Effects of food (nuts, supplements, fruits and vegetables) on cognition
• Executive functions
• Perception, especially:
• Face perception, including health-related judgements
• Self-face perception, atypical self-representation
• Judgement and decision-making
• Effects of nature scenes on cognition
• Social Psychology, especially:
• Social psychology of communication
• Social cognition, attitudes, culture
• Applied and critical social psychology
• Vision Science , especially:
• Vision and cognitive benefits
• Texture perception

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• Dr Marat Zagidullin
• Dr Shumetha Kaur Sidhu
• Dr Tan Kok Wei
• Vashnarekha Kumarasuriar

What to do next?

You must express your interest in studying for a PhD with us by sending your CV and an initial research proposal on the topic that you are thinking of exploring in your PhD to  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

We shall propose academic staff with interests and expertise in your subject area, and for you to work with them to develop your proposal into an original research project that will move your field forwards. Once a supervisor and suitable research topic have been identified, we will encourage you to submit an application for admission to the PhD programme.

Our school will select and propose qualified academic staff members who possess expertise in your subject area. You will have the opportunity to work with them to refine your proposal and develop it into a novel research project that will make significant contributions to your field. Once you have identified a suitable research topic and supervisor, we will guide and support you in the process of submitting an application for admission to our esteemed PhD programme. 

The minimum requirement for entry to UoRM’s PhD programme is a Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government, or other qualification that the University accepts.

Applicants must also possess a minimum upper second-class or international equivalent, or in exceptional circumstances, such as where a student has accrued significant relevant experience, a good 2.2 (lower second-class honours) degree.

English Language Requirement

Applicants whose first language is not English will normally be required to provide evidence of their ability in academic English. The normal entry requirement for research degrees is a score of 7 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test or an equivalent test accepted by the University. Exceptions to such a requirement may arise where the candidate has recently (last two years) studied for another degree or worked in a country where English is the native language.

Originals of English Language certificates will be required except where there are online verification facilities (e.g. IELTS & TOEFL). English Language certificates will not be accepted if they are more than two years old.

IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no element below 6.0

PhD programmes have an expected duration of 3 years for full-time students, with a maximum time of 4 years allowed for submission of the thesis.

There are no application deadlines. However, to allow time for us to process your application and ensure you have time to source funding (if required), we recommend that you apply by the following dates:

• Malaysian applicants:  No later than two months before you wish to start the programme.
• International applicants:  No later than four months before you wish to start the programme.

Study mode is Full-time Only Malaysians:  RM 45,000 per annum International Students:  RM 49,000 per annum

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

General Programme Information

The Faculty offers a PhD programme by research in languages and linguistics.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) is University of Malaya’s premier research training degree. The pinnacle of academic achievement at University of Malaya, the Ph.D is awarded based on the foundation of the thesis prepared under supervision, resulting in an original and significant contribution, displaying extensive knowledge and comprehension of the subject and field of study.

Evaluated by independent experts using current and internationally accepted standards, the University’s Ph.D programme produces human capital, which is not only intellectual and skilful in modern technology but also very versatile and able to handle problems in real life situations. Ph.D. students will carry out focused research in their area of specialisation, which is of immediate relevance to local interest. Additionally, they will be alert to the challenges faced in the international arena through the media, seminars, conferences and keynote addresses, and also through research attachments and collaborative exchange arrangements with internationally recognised research centres.

The candidates will carry out focused research in their area of specialization, which is of immediate relevance to local interest. They will be alert to the challenges faced in the international arena through the seminars, conferences and many more.

Students may also choose to undertake research in the one of the following areas of specialization subject to the availability of academic staff to supervise them:

Computer Assisted Language Learning and Instruction

• Corpus Linguistics
• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Genre Analysis
• Historical Linguistics
• Language Learning and Assessment
• Language Acquisition
• Language for Specific Purposes
• Phonetics And Phonology
• Psycholinguistics
• Sociolinguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Functional Linguistics
• Translation Studies
• World Englishes

The Ph.D programme is more than just an academic distinction. The programme is designed to ensure the fields of study remain relevant to the needs of today. At the same time, the candidates in pursuit of their Ph.D degrees foresee the changes of societal and industry standards, trends and behavioural patterns; the very same qualities that make them brilliant and effective leaders.

Language Requirement

A non-Malaysian applicant who wishes to follow a programme and/or write their dissertation in the English Language but whose degree is from a university or institution of higher learning where the medium of instruction for that degree is not the English Language must possess:

• A minimum score of 550 for a paper-based total, a score of 213 for a computer-based total, or a score of 80 for an internet-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• At least a band 6 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)(ACADEMIC); or
• A score of 50 and above for the Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)

A non-Malaysian applicant pursuing a programme of study and/or writing a dissertation in a language other than English Language, that is, Bahasa Malaysia and Arabic, which is related to his/her field of research prior to graduation is required to obtain:

• A minimum score of 400 for a paper-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
• At least a band of 4.0 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)(ACADEMIC)

Career Opportunity

Graduates from this programme can work, for example,

• In the media, advertising and publishing industry (e.g. script-writers, journalists, writers, editors, copywriters, proof-readers);
• In corporate communication;
• In the education industry (e.g. corporate trainers, language teachers/instructors, teacher educators, programme/curriculum developers, education managers/administrators at government and private schools and institutions, researchers and lecturers in higher education);
• As translators and interpreters;
• As language or linguistic consultants (e.g. linguistic and language-related fieldwork, researchers, analysing linguistic aspects of spoken and written texts).

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Entry requirement, intake schedule.

Twice per academic year September for Semester I February for Semester II

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PHD PROGRAMME

This programme is a multidisciplinary doctorate degree for candidates who wish to carry out broader horizons in their research areas.  The benefits will include the production of knowledge through innovative scholars and the creation of working networks across the disciplines and departments throughout the university.  By teaming up with complementary research groups, individual can combine the collective expertise and gain synergy. This results  increased chances in original (high-impact) research and potential to get more output with less work.

• HVA - Doctor of Philosophy by Research.  

DURATION OF STUDY

• Minimum period is four (4) semesters.
• Maximum period is twelve (12) semesters.  

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

- An international applicant who will be writing his/her dissertation in English should have obtained:

A band of 5.5 for the International English Language Testing System (Academic); or

A score of 550 for paper-based total, a score of 213 for computer-based total or a score of 80 for internet-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

- International students are required to attend and pass a basic course of Bahasa Melayu before the degree can be conferred.  

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Applicants should possess one of following:

- Master’s degree or its equivalent in relevant discipline/field,or - Any other qualifications approved by the Senate ( except for conversion from Master’s to Doctorate programme )

Preference will be given to applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.0 and above or its equivalent.

Applicants having a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA 3.7 and above can apply directly for the PhD programme.

** International students are required to achieved at least band 5.5 IELTS (academic) or a score of 550 TOEFL if they had obtained their Bachelor’s degree from a university in which the medium of instruction is other than English.  

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PhD by Industry

PHD by INDUSTRY  UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA (UPM) “Bridging Innovative Thinking and Knowledge for Human Capital Development”

What is PhD by Industry?

PhD by Industry offers an alternative route for industry practitioners who wish to pursue a doctorate degree without leaving their workplace.  This programme is developed to encourage knowledge sharing among industry practitioners and academicians in producing highly knowledgeable professionals. This programme aims at inspiring innovation and enhancing competitiveness at the industry via industry-based research through collaboration with UPM.

PhD by Industry features are:

• The focus of the research is based on industrial issues or problems;
• Joint supervision (at least one supervisor will be assigned from UPM and one from industry). The supervisor from industry must possess substantial experience or expertise in the areas related to the research topic;
• Research is conducted at the industry and candidates do not have to leave their work place;
• Supervision and monitoring process are similar to those practiced in a conventional PhD programme.

What are the fields of study offered for the programme?

There are wide ranges of research fields available for students to choose from, particularly in engineering, business and economics, agriculture, food technology, computer science and biotechnology. Generally, all fields of study offered in UPM can be done through this programme.

What is the duration of study of the programme?

The duration of study is 2 – 5 years.

How much is the programme fee?

Local students:  

International students: 

What is the admission requirement for this programme?

• Applications are open to local and international candidates with academic qualifications that fulfil the requirements of normal PhD programmes, including specific requirements (if any); and
• International candidates must fulfil the UPM English language requirements as stated at  https://sgs.upm.edu.my/content/english_language_requirement-40581
• This programme is open to all nationalities and there are no age restrictions.
• The candidates must be currently employed by a private company and the employment status must remain active until completion of the programme.
• The candidates must obtain a written consent from the employer prior to joining the programme. The employer must also agree to provide sufficient funding to support the research activities conducted by the candidates at the workplace.
• Civil servant, private college/university staff are not eligible to apply

What is the application procedure?

To apply for the programme, please follow two (2) easy steps as below:

Step 1: Identify the supervisor at UPM and at your workplace for your PhD project

Step 2: Submit your application to UPM through the UPM online application system at http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/sgsportal/Admission/RegisterApplicant.jsp . Please note that the following documents must be submitted to the Institutional Relations Unit at [email protected] :

• Supporting letter from employer ;
• Industrial Supervisor Declaration Form

Note: For Online Application Guideline, please visit http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/sgsportal/guide/sgs.jsp .

What is the criteria for appointment of supervisor from the industry?

• Hold a senior position in the company/industry;
• PhD holder; or
• Master's degree holder with minimum working experience of at least 10 years.

How the programme is implemented?

• Students who are admitted to the PhD by Industry programme must meet all the programme requirements set by UPM such as registration, compulsory courses, progress reports, comprehensive examination, thesis and publication requirements;
• Students must complete Seminar and a minimum of six (6) credits of coursework including Research Methodology and other courses as required by the faculty or supervisory committee. Malay Language is compulsory for international students;
• An industry expert will be appointed to be part of the Student Supervisory Committee. The person must meet the eligibility requirements determined by UPM. He also must have substantial experience or expertise in the area related to the research topics proposed by the student;
• The research project proposed by the students will be conducted at the industry and the students do not have to leave their work place;
• In order to ensure proper supervision are given to the students, the Student Supervisory Committee should always be in touch with the students either via electronic or face to face meeting. Supervisors from UPM will make regular visits to students' workplaces;
• The thesis examination (viva voce) of PhD by Industry students will be conducted at UPM. The appointment of Thesis Examination Committee will be based on the regulations at UPM;
• Any form of collaboration document such as LoI / NDA / MoU / MoA or any other related documents can be signed between UPM, students and employers if the need arises. When a collaboration is established, the faculty/institute/school where the student is placed will be the anchor of the document.

For further enquiries, please contact Institutional Relations Unit at  [email protected]

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PhD (Chemistry) - School of Chemical Sciences

The PhD programmes provide broad training opportunities across the chemical sciences. In-depth programmes of study are offered in the major chemical disciplines (Organic, Physical, Inorganic, Industrial and Analytical) such as those stated below:

Research Thrust Areas:

1. Organic Chemistry

• Organic Synthesis
• Natural Products Chemistry
• Liquid Crystals
• Chemical Biology

2. Physical Chemistry

• Nanomaterials
• Surface Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• Molecular Modelling

3. Inorganic Chemistry

• Inorganic Polymers
• Inorganic Synthetic Chemistry
• Coordination Chemistry
• Organometallic Chemistry
• Polymer Chemistry
• Heterogeneous Catalysis

4. Industrial Chemistry

• Corrosion Chemistry and Coatings
• Chemistry in Oil and Gas Industries
• Biopolymers and Modified Biopolymers (lignin and tannin)

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• Environmental Photocatalysis
• Mechanochemistry
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• Inorganic synthesis

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• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
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• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
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• A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

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Part-time: Min 6 semesters / Max 15 semesters

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ATM 2024: Emirates signs deals with Malaysia, Turkey, Abu Dhabi

Emirates will work to promote tourism and boost visitor traffic into the countries

Emirates has signed a number of Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) on the first day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with Tourism Malaysia, Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce.

"These agreements demonstrate the airline’s commitment to entice more travellers across its network of more than 140 destinations to experience the sights, culture and attractions of each destination, in addition to supporting travel opportunities for local UAE companies and SMEs," the national carrier said.

Emirates and Tourism Malaysia will work to promote tourism and boost visitor traffic into Malaysia from the airline’s global network. The MoU was signed by Orhan Abbas, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Far East and Datuk Yasmin Mahmood, Chairman of Tourism Malaysia in the presence of Nabil Sultan, Emirates Executive Vice President, Passenger Sales & Country Management.

"Through the strategic agreement, both parties will explore joint advertising and tactical campaigns and where viable, Emirates will facilitate familiarisation trips from key markets in the Gulf and the Middle East to Malaysia to generate awareness and demand," it added.

Orhan Abbas commented: “For over three decades, we’ve been serving Malaysia with world-class service and industry-leading products, while seamlessly connecting the popular gateway with the rest of the world. We’re excited to collaborate with Tourism Malaysia to help drive more traffic growth into the market by leveraging our extensive global network to generate more opportunities for travellers to explore Malaysia’s rich attractions, unique landmarks, and cultural heritage.”

Last year, Emirates and Batik Air Malaysia launched a codeshare agreement, allowing Emirates’ customers to easily access five domestic Malaysian cities and three regional Southeast Asia points via Kuala Lumpur.

Emirates and the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) will collaborate on strengthening Türkiye’s touristic appeal in new and existing source markets. The agreement was signed by Thierry Aucoc, Emirates’ Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations, Europe and İsmail Bütün, General Manager of TGA in the presence of Adnan Kazim, Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer.

Under the new agreement, Emirates and TGA will join hands to promote tourism from key markets across the airline’s global network, explore opportunities to organise familiarisation trips to Türkiye, and collaborate on joint marketing and promotional campaigns that highlight the destination’s uniqueness.

Thierry Aucoc commented: “We’re pleased to partner with the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), to boost visitor traffic into Türkiye. Through our extensive network and track-record of strong global partnerships, we’re well-placed to support the market’s tourism goals and air connectivity needs. Türkiye is one of the most popular destinations in our network due to its vibrant cultural highlights, world-renowned heritage sites and fantastic gastronomic offerings, we’re confident that our collaborative efforts will inspire more travellers to visit the country and explore its many attractions.”

Türkiye welcomed around 56.7 million visitors in 2023, and so far in 2024, has drawn in more than 7 million foreign visitors in the first quarter, a year-on-year increase of 13.37%. Emirates currently operates 21 weekly flights to Istanbul with a mix of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s.

Emirates and The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) will work together to provide travel services at preferential rates to ADCCI’s employees and members, in addition to providing Chamber members with additional benefits under its Business Rewards programme for SMEs. ADCCI will enable Emirates to promote its new products and destination network, as well as special offers, to Chamber members at its busy roster of events, and the airline will also serve its members with marketing promotions across its digital platforms.

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Jonathan Haidt

Putting down the screen.

J onathan Haidt set out to write a book about what social media was doing to democracy, but scrapped it once he saw what it was doing to teenagers. “The research was just shocking,” says the social psychologist at New York University’s Stern School of Business. Rates of depression and anxiety in young adults (ages 12 to 17) in the U.S. almost doubled between 2010 to 2019. Suicide rates climbed 48% in kids 10 to 19 during that time period and jumped 131% for girls 10 to 14. Similar patterns have emerged in English-speaking countries from Canada and the U.K. to New Zealand and Australia. 

In his new book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness , Haidt argues that we’re overprotecting kids in the real world and under-protecting them online. A loss of unstructured independent play, coupled with a dramatic increase in screen time, has left kids in a mental-health crisis. “We now have a whole generation going through puberty, not meeting up with friends and instead spending five-plus hours a day on social media.” says Haidt. “They’re so lonely compared to any previous generation, and they need more time talking and touching and playing physical games—but they can’t because everyone’s on their phones.” 

The book advocates for four things: more unstructured free play for children, no phones in school, no social media before age 16, and no smartphones before high school. Sound hard? Only if you try to do it alone, says Haidt. “Parents are so upset with what’s happening, and they’re so resigned, and they think they can’t do anything,” he says. “But if we act together, we can create national norms around these things, and we can solve this problem in a year or two.”

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